Tag "The Painting (Le Tableau)"

Cinematheque Spotlights New French Animated Pics

December 11, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

If you’ve been trying to get an early glimpse of the three French animated features that have qualified for Oscar consideration this year, the American Cinematheque in Los Angeles has just the right ticket for you this week. On Saturday, Dec. 15, the American Cinematheque at the Aero Theater in [...]

GKIDS Hosts Screenings of Oscar Contenders in L.A.

November 11, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

If you’ve been dying to check out some of the hard-to-see, indie international features vying for the Oscar race this year, you’d better find some time to go to Burbank this week. New York-based indie distributor GKIDS will bring nine of its acclaimed animated features to Los Angeles for special [...]

Tackling the Big Questions

November 9, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Several of this year’s Oscar contenders discuss their biggest challenges, triumphs, inspirations and the state of animation in a very good year. Peter Lord – Director, The Pirates! Band of Misfits On the aspect of the movie he’s proudest of: I’m pleased about the spirit of the film. The attitude [...]

Industry Pros Gather at Animation Feature Summit

October 29, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

On Sunday, the inaugural World Animation Feature Films and VFX Summit was launched in grand style at the Marina del Rey California Yacht Club. During a special opening night cocktail party, sponsored by Disney Studios, Animation Magazine president and event organizer Jean Thoren awarded Joan Vogelesang, president and CEO of [...]

More Than Just a Pretty Picture

April 2, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

An appraising look at Jean-François Laguionie’s latest work of art, The Painting. From this side of the Atlantic, it can be easy to lose sight of the fact that feature animated projects need not revolve around spunky princesses, spunky sass-talking animals or courageous yet irreverent super-heroes. Luckily, the creative capitals [...]

Cartoon Movie Honors ‘Zarafa,’ Perro Verde

March 11, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

The 14th Edition of Cartoon Movie wrapped on Friday with special honors given to Spanish outfit Perro Verde as European Producer of the Year for the acclaimed feature Wrinkles. Manuel Cristobal’s studio, which is only five-years-old, beat Moonscoop and Blue Spirit Animation for the producing honor. Cristobal told Variety that he [...]